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Industrynews &H Shooting Sports Complex in Oklahoma City became a major coordination center for relief efforts after tornados struck the area in May and early June. Within hours of the first tornado sweeping through the area, Miles Hall, H&H founder and president, opened the complex to help those most affected. Within hours of beginning the operation, Hall reported a number of firearm industry manufacturers providing donations and needed supplies. “We are completely humbled at the outpouring of support from the industry,” Hall said. “Smith & Wesson was the first to step up and offer whatever they could to help, so we suggested the wonderful folks at the Oklahoma City Salvation Army. From there, we had other companies call us, including ATK, Taurus, SIG SAUER and many of our fellow firearm dealers from all over the country.” In addition to directing financial support to the Salvation Army, H&H raised money at the complex. “The H&H team coordinated with the Glenn Beck group, which came here and held a 24-hour telethon in the store and raised over $1.5 million for disaster relief,” Hall said. On Sunday, May 26, H&H held a “Second Wave Sack Lunch Food Drive” in the complex’s 4U Cafe. Appeal To College Students — pg. 34 H&H Shooting Sports Drives Relief Effort H “Over 100 fellow shooters showed up and help pack 1,300 lunch bags that will be delivered this coming week to the affected areas,” Hall said. “Our food drive helped feed people at shelters, pick-up centers and OG&E (Oklahoma Gas and Electric) workers in Little Axe and Moore. We are extremely thankful for all the donations and the volunteers who helped with this project. Funds are going to those whose homes were lost, as well.” Also in response to the devastation, NSSF established a relief effort for its member firearm retailers and shooting range operators. NSSF made $100,000 available for business losses or damage resulting from the tornadoes in Oklahoma and northern Texas. “There is a long road ahead, but it is inspiring to see how the shooting family is responding at every level,” Hall said. H&H Shooting Sports suggests donations be made to the Oklahoma City Salvation Army for the Oklahoma Tornado Relief by calling 1-800-725-2769 or checks can be mailed to: The Salvation Army Disaster Relief, P.O. Box 2536, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. H&H Shooting Sports Complex became a relief center with employees and customers packing lunches and delivering them to tornadodevastated areas. NSSF Terminates SHOT Show Agreement he NSSF announced in early May that Reed Exhibitions is no longer the manager and producer of the SHOT Show. According to an NSSF statement, “Reed Exhibitions provided excellent service to NSSF and the customers of the SHOT Show for more than three decades; however, the company’s decision to restrict the sale of certain types of firearms this year at its consumer hunting and fishing show — an event unrelated to NSSF and the SHOT Show — was in conflict with NSSF’s mission to serve the shooting sports industry. As a result, both organizations decided it was in the best interest of the SHOT Show to end their relationship.” The “consumer hunting and fishing show” was the 2013 East- T ern Sports and Outdoor Show, which was scheduled for Feb. 2-10 in Harrisburg, Pa. When Reed announced it would prohibit the display of modern sporting rifles at the show, it caused an uproar. Hundreds of exhibitors withdrew from the show. On Jan. 24, Reed announced it had postponed the show. NSSF officials say they are seeking a new company to manage and produce the SHOT Show beginning with the 2014 SHOT Show. The show will be held Jan. 14-17 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.shotshow.org. SI DIGITAL Let Lawmakers Know Where You Stand. Visit www.shootingindustry.com 8 JULY 2013 Do Something. It’s time to take action! Hot Link Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com